The Buccaneers’ kicking woes continued, as the Patriots escaped Tampa Bay with a narrow victory aided by Nick Folk’s three missed field goals. Meanwhile, Leonard Fournette and the Jaguars put on a show in Pittsburgh, Carson Wentz and the Eagles took flight against the Cardinals, and Odell Beckham was carted off the field in New York.
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Everything You Need to Know About NFL Week 5
Leonard Fournette ran over the Steelers, Carson Wentz rolled against the Cardinals, and Ben Roethlisberger might “not have it anymore”
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October 9, 2017
NFL Week 5 Recap: The League’s QB Hierarchy Is in Flux
Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, and Drew Brees continue to rule. Beyond that tier? The pecking order is up for grabs.
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October 9, 2017
The Winners and Losers From NFL Week 5
Rookies Myles Garrett and Leonard Fournette made waves, while the moribund Giants and Titans floundered
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October 9, 2017
The Panthers Are Beginning to Look Like Real Contenders Once Again
A balanced performance against the Lions showed what this team can do
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October 9, 2017
‘GM Street’ Week 5 Rapid Reactions: Carson Wentz Impresses in Philly
Plus: The 2004 draft’s QBs struggle, and the Giants can’t stay healthy
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October 8, 2017
Jerry Jones Says “We Will Not Play” If a Cowboys Player Is “Disrespecting the Flag”
The comments are the most publicly hostile remarks from an NFL owner toward recent player protests
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October 8, 2017
J.J. Watt’s Injury Is a Blow to the Entire NFL
The star Houston Texans defender, who missed much of 2016 following back surgery, suffered a season-ending knee injury against the Chiefs
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October 8, 2017
Aaron Rodgers, Lord of the One-Man Comeback, Crushed the Cowboys by Himself Again
The Packers never seem to give their QB what he needs—but he manages to perform the most astonishing feats when he’s all alone
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October 8, 2017
The Seahawks Played Like It Was 2013 and Smothered the Rams
Is the Seattle defense of old back? NFC contenders should be on high alert.
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October 8, 2017
Carson Wentz Had the Game of His Career Against the Cardinals
If the Eagles can put things together like that every week, they’ll be an NFC contender
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October 8, 2017
Ben Roethlisberger Looked Finished Against the Jaguars—and Then Indicated That He Might Be
The Pittsburgh quarterback threw five interceptions, and his team’s once-vaunted offense fell flat
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October 8, 2017
Leonard Fournette Is Fearsome, and the Jaguars Might Be, Too
The rookie ran all over Pittsburgh in Week 5
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October 8, 2017
Odell Beckham Jr.’s Injury May Take Away the Only Fun Thing About the 2017 Giants
With Sterling Shepard and Brandon Marshall also injured on Sunday, Eli Manning may not have anybody to throw to
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October 8, 2017
Vice President Mike Pence Turned 49ers-Colts Into a Political Stunt
The VP left the game early after protests during the national anthem, then quickly took to social media to push the administration’s position
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October 7, 2017
‘GM Street’ — Saturday Sit-down
Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier preview the five big matchups to watch this weekend
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October 6, 2017
It’s Week 5 and the Real NFL Season Is Finally Beginning
Robert Mays and Kevin Clark explain why Seahawks-Rams is the most interesting matchup of the season thus far, and Danny Kelly weighs in on which wideouts to trade for in fantasy football
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October 6, 2017
Cousin Sal’s Week 5 NFL Best Bets
Bet against Carson Palmer and the Arizona Cardinals in Philadelphia
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October 6, 2017
What Is the Most Bitter Fan Base in the NFL?
Plus: your Week 5 picks and a deep dive into the mailbag
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October 6, 2017
How Rams Coach Sean McVay Turned Around the Worst Offense in the NFL
And why this team shouldn’t experience another meltdown
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October 6, 2017
A Viewing Guide for One of the Worst Collections of Games in NFL History
This weekend’s early slate is the stuff of nightmares. Plus, more thoughts ahead of Week 5.
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October 6, 2017
The Buccaneers’ Kicking Curse Strikes Again on ‘Thursday Night Football’
Tampa Bay kicker Nick Folk missed three field goals as the Bucs lost to the Patriots by five points
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October 5, 2017
An Era Is Ending for the Giants and Chargers
Eli Manning and Philip Rivers entered the NFL together in the 2004 draft. Now, with both the QBs nearing the end of their careers, their franchises need to start figuring out plans for the next chapter.
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October 4, 2017
Cam Newton Told a Reporter “It’s Funny to Hear a Female Talk About Routes”
The Panthers QB apologized for his comments on Thursday
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October 4, 2017
The Chargers Are a Case Study in Whether an NFL Team Can Survive Without Fans
No one cares about L.A.’s newest football team. What if that’s part of the league’s plan?